Accident/Incident Investigation, Aviation Medicine, News
NTSB investigators blame the pilot’s sudden cardiac event for the crash of an emergency medical services helicopter.
The emergency medical services Bell 407 was 10 to 15 ft (3 to 5 m) above the ground and approaching the helipad at Headland (Alabama, U.S.) Municipal Airport, when it abruptly rolled left; the pilot made no attempt to correct the roll, and the 407 crashed into the ground.
Aircraft data showed at least one event involving loss of separation between aircraft nearing DCA…
Accident/Incident Investigation, Flight Deck, In-depth Feature
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